The Executive Committee of the Florida Bible College Alumni Association has announced the details of its 2010 Bible Conference. The Inaugural Florida Bible College Alumni Association Bible Conference will be held over the Labor Day weekend next fall (September 3-6, 2010) at the Ramada Orlando Celebration Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida.
This first conference will focus on the four distinctives that made FBC unique among Bible colleges, explains Joe Alessi, FBCAA President. These distinctives are Grace, The Clarity of the Gospel, Evangelism, and Faithfulness." Vice President Mels Carbonell added, "Although this event is sponsored by the FBCAA, its appeal will by no means be limited to alumni. Anyone who values these distinctives will be blessed by this conference. Our alumni are encouraged to invite others to join them at the Bible conference."
The plenary sessions will feature FBC alumni Rev. Mike Minter, Dr. Mels Carbonell, Dr. Stan Ponz, and Dr. Jim Scudder. Several dozen workshops will be presented to supplement the plenary sessions.
For additional and updated information go to http://www.floridabiblecollege.com/
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Thank You to My Family… (“Doc” Parrish)
It has been six months since my sweet Min was translated from the stunning beauty of Alaska to the indescribable presence of her Father in Heaven. Though I miss her terribly every hour of every day, the Lord has allowed me the grace to not question “Why”, but “How?” How should I now live…without Min and for You?
I have gained a new appreciation for the Word (my map) and the Spirit (my compass) and for the unbelievable gift of the relationship with my Abba father. My faith has become so real (and I thought it was before) that I truly feel that I am being carried along. One of my favorite Christian authors, Ken Gire, relates the story of a little girl who wandered away from home and became lost. Eventually, a policeman saw her plight and stopped to help. As he drove her around the neighborhood the little girl looked left and right, block after block, and finally asked him to stop. “This is my church, she said. “You can let me out here. I can always find my way home from here.” I feel like that little girl. Through the hundreds of cards, letters, emails, phone calls, visits, gifts, and other acts of kindness, the Body of Christ has helped me find my way home each day.
The following is an example of the many, many prayers, and scripture passages sent to Shana and me over the past months. It is my favorite and was written by Mindy three years to the day before I brought the remains of her “earth suit” (her dad’s favorite description) home from Alaska. One who originally received it sent it to me. Min wrote it for the family of a talented young musician at our church, who died suddenly in his early 20’s. Little did she know how much solace it would one day bring to her own family. I hope it blesses you as it has me. Thank you all for speaking into our lives in so many ways…allowing us to stand and walk.
In His Amazing Grace, “Doc” Parrish
Father,
Your mercy and grace meet us most freely when we are in the midst of our deepest pain. May this faithful family begin to KNOW the height and the depth and the breadth of your love in this hour of grief. May your Spirit not cease in bringing them to our minds as the days go by...we have all taken them into our hearts. We will not soon forget the gift you gave us all in this precious life. Most gracious God, we believe that You are good all the time...all the time You are good. Protect our minds from doubt and confusion. Remind us daily that You are worthy of our honor and praise and trust because of who You are. Please grant this precious family rest and peace and comfort...physically...so they will be able to stand and walk.
In the name of your Son, Jesus, Amen.
P.S. – My step-Dad and I have established a memorial scholarship fund in the name of my Mom (Val Parrish) and Min at the New Tribes Missions Training Center in Missouri.
Please pray with us that the Lord will, in the years to come, use this scholarship to help prepare many for vital 21st Century missions service.
I have gained a new appreciation for the Word (my map) and the Spirit (my compass) and for the unbelievable gift of the relationship with my Abba father. My faith has become so real (and I thought it was before) that I truly feel that I am being carried along. One of my favorite Christian authors, Ken Gire, relates the story of a little girl who wandered away from home and became lost. Eventually, a policeman saw her plight and stopped to help. As he drove her around the neighborhood the little girl looked left and right, block after block, and finally asked him to stop. “This is my church, she said. “You can let me out here. I can always find my way home from here.” I feel like that little girl. Through the hundreds of cards, letters, emails, phone calls, visits, gifts, and other acts of kindness, the Body of Christ has helped me find my way home each day.
The following is an example of the many, many prayers, and scripture passages sent to Shana and me over the past months. It is my favorite and was written by Mindy three years to the day before I brought the remains of her “earth suit” (her dad’s favorite description) home from Alaska. One who originally received it sent it to me. Min wrote it for the family of a talented young musician at our church, who died suddenly in his early 20’s. Little did she know how much solace it would one day bring to her own family. I hope it blesses you as it has me. Thank you all for speaking into our lives in so many ways…allowing us to stand and walk.
In His Amazing Grace, “Doc” Parrish
Father,
Your mercy and grace meet us most freely when we are in the midst of our deepest pain. May this faithful family begin to KNOW the height and the depth and the breadth of your love in this hour of grief. May your Spirit not cease in bringing them to our minds as the days go by...we have all taken them into our hearts. We will not soon forget the gift you gave us all in this precious life. Most gracious God, we believe that You are good all the time...all the time You are good. Protect our minds from doubt and confusion. Remind us daily that You are worthy of our honor and praise and trust because of who You are. Please grant this precious family rest and peace and comfort...physically...so they will be able to stand and walk.
In the name of your Son, Jesus, Amen.
P.S. – My step-Dad and I have established a memorial scholarship fund in the name of my Mom (Val Parrish) and Min at the New Tribes Missions Training Center in Missouri.
Please pray with us that the Lord will, in the years to come, use this scholarship to help prepare many for vital 21st Century missions service.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Valda F. (Parrish) Scott In Glory
Valda F. (Parrish) Scott, 87, passed into her Savior’s arms on Dec.10, 2008. A celebration of her life was held at North Point Community Church in Alpharetta, GA. A family graveside service took place the following Saturday at Oaklawn Cemetery in Winter Haven, FL.
Born in Bartow, Florida, Feb. 4, 1921, her life was lived in dedication to the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ…that He died for our sins and that by simple faith in His death, burial and resurrection, each person can KNOW they have eternal life. (John 3:16, I John 5:13).
The last 25 years of her career were spent as Dean of Women and then Comptroller of Florida Bible College. Her faithfulness to and trust in the Lord were lived out in her quiet service to others.
She was thankful for the loving man the Lord sent her late in life. She was married to Spencer Scott in 1997 and they spent several years traveling together around the world.
Preceded in death by her daughter, Pamela Barbee and her daughter-in-law, Mindy Parrish, she is survived by her husband Spencer C. Scott, Roswell, GA; a son, John Parrish, Milton GA; a brother, Olis Ryals and sister Alice Button, Central FL; four grandchildren, Joy Wurdemann, Greenleaf, ID; Kevin Parrish, Manama, Bahrain; Rick Haley, Austin, TX; Shana Parrish, Nashville, TN; and several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to New Tribes Mission, 1000 East First Street, Sanford FL 32771 and designated for Moi Tribe Video Project.
Born in Bartow, Florida, Feb. 4, 1921, her life was lived in dedication to the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ…that He died for our sins and that by simple faith in His death, burial and resurrection, each person can KNOW they have eternal life. (John 3:16, I John 5:13).
The last 25 years of her career were spent as Dean of Women and then Comptroller of Florida Bible College. Her faithfulness to and trust in the Lord were lived out in her quiet service to others.
She was thankful for the loving man the Lord sent her late in life. She was married to Spencer Scott in 1997 and they spent several years traveling together around the world.
Preceded in death by her daughter, Pamela Barbee and her daughter-in-law, Mindy Parrish, she is survived by her husband Spencer C. Scott, Roswell, GA; a son, John Parrish, Milton GA; a brother, Olis Ryals and sister Alice Button, Central FL; four grandchildren, Joy Wurdemann, Greenleaf, ID; Kevin Parrish, Manama, Bahrain; Rick Haley, Austin, TX; Shana Parrish, Nashville, TN; and several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to New Tribes Mission, 1000 East First Street, Sanford FL 32771 and designated for Moi Tribe Video Project.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Pastor T.M. Simon missionary to India promoted to glory!!
Pastor T.M. Simon
November 12, 1936 - January 24, 2009
Pastor T.M. Simon went home to meet his Savior Jesus Christ to receive his eternal reward on January 24, 2009 at 7:55 A.M. Pastor T.M. Simon was born at Ranny, Pathanamthitta District of Kerala on November 12, 1936 to Late Rev & Mrs. T.K. Mathew (popularly known as Karamelil Mathaichan), one of the seven founders of the Indian Pentecostal Church of God.
Pastor T.M. Simon came to the city of Bombay in the year 1955, where he fellowshipped with the IPC Chembur Church. In 1956 he had the infilling experience of the Holy Spirit. He was baptized in water on April 7 1957, by Late Pastor P.M. Philip.
Pastor T.M. Simon started his career in 1958 as Personal Secretary to the Rear Admiral at the Naval Flag office Ministry of Defence, Government of India in Bombay.
Obeying the higher calling to serve Jesus Christ in 1964, Pastor Simon resigned his Government Job to serve Jesus Christ in the Northern Parts of India. He studied under the tutelage of Late Pastor Kurien Thomas at Central India Bible College, Itarsi, MP. After the completion of Bible College Training, in 1967 Pastor Simon went on to establish churches in Ratlam, Betul, Shahpur, Hosangabad , Sarani Goda Dongri and Ahmedabad. At Ratlam Railway Station, he stayed under the open skies surviving on just water seeking and praying: God Where do I go from here? On the seventh day, God spoke to him to share the message of Jesus Christ to the tribal brothers and sisters in the Central India living in the mountainous regions. While serving there, he met face to face with a mountain lion and bear, but, God miraculously protected him. He went through hard times, hunger, pain, and persecutions. Inspite of all the adversities he continued undauntedly serving God and serving people.
On a furlough to his home state of Kerala, God beautifully arranged his marriage with Ms. Kunjamma David, (daughter of Late Mr. & Mrs. K.P. Devassey), who had a call to serve God in the Northern Parts of India. They got married on February 22, 1968 and moved to Gujarat to serve Lord Jesus Christ. They were blessed with a baby girl Hannah on January 7, 1969 who went home to be with the Lord in the same year July 1969.
From Ahmedabad, he moved to United States of America in 1970 where he completed his Theological Education at Florida Bible College and Tennessee Temple Seminary and University under the feet of great men of God Dr Mark Cambron and Dr. Lee Roberson. He came back to India in 1974 to continue the entrusted work of Serving Jesus Christ and the People of India. Despite offers of pastoring a large pastorate and teaching positions in the United States, he chose to serve Jesus Christ in India making New Delhi his home.
In Delhi the earlier years were spent ministering at the Pentecostal Church of God, Green Park from 1974 -1983 along with Pastor M.K. Chacko. In 1983 he founded New Testament Church Mission and continued to be the Senior Pastor and President of the organization until his death. He loved the church members of New Testament Church Mission, would always be there for them, cried with them, laughed with them and admonished if they would go wrong, speaking the truth in love.
Pastor Simon was passionate in teaching the Word of God to all those who loved to learn; he was always referred as a Well Trusted Authority of Bible and Theology. A Great Theologian, he founded three Bible Colleges and taught more than ten thousand Students of the Bible. He was often reckoned as the Pastor of Pastors and Teacher of Teachers.
Pastor Simon was an approachable encouraging servant of God. He helped everybody and anybody in need. He was generous and gave with a cheerful heart. He was man of great principles following Christ centered leadership of serving others first, man of Great Faith, never wavering from the course of His High Calling, and never compromising on God's Word.
Pastor Simon loved India and the people of India. He was a very patriotic man devoted to his country India. Being born when India was not free, he was excited to see the freedom of India. He used to love the Armed Forces and respected the service of men who protected the land of India. Taking the children to watch the Armed Forces retreat from the Republic Day celebrations was one of his pastimes. He played badminton and carom board with his children. He prayed for India and the people of India. He fought for justice where tyranny was rampant. He used to express his thoughts and opinions in various newspapers expressing his concern over rampant problems. He loved the City of Delhi dearly and always said to his friends and families that Delhi will be the final resting place of his mortal remains. He loved humor and always had a witty thought. He always used his presence of mind to handle adverse situations effectively. He was tactful in solving conflicts and establishing peace. He loved Hindi, English, Urdu and Malayalam literature. His oratorical skills and command on all these languages had always a great impact and transformation on the listeners.
The purpose of Pastor Simon's life was to share with everyone about Lord Jesus Christ who has promised eternal life for all those who believe on Him. "For GOD so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son Jesus Christ that whosoever believeth on Him should not perish but have eternal life."
He is survived by his dear wife of 41 Years Mrs. Kunjamma Simon; three sons: Pastor Mathew Simon, David Simon, and Abraham Simon; daughters-in-law: Shyni, Kimberly, and Daisy; grand children: Priscilla, Jonathan, Elijah, Hannah and Joshua.
November 12, 1936 - January 24, 2009
Pastor T.M. Simon went home to meet his Savior Jesus Christ to receive his eternal reward on January 24, 2009 at 7:55 A.M. Pastor T.M. Simon was born at Ranny, Pathanamthitta District of Kerala on November 12, 1936 to Late Rev & Mrs. T.K. Mathew (popularly known as Karamelil Mathaichan), one of the seven founders of the Indian Pentecostal Church of God.
Pastor T.M. Simon came to the city of Bombay in the year 1955, where he fellowshipped with the IPC Chembur Church. In 1956 he had the infilling experience of the Holy Spirit. He was baptized in water on April 7 1957, by Late Pastor P.M. Philip.
Pastor T.M. Simon started his career in 1958 as Personal Secretary to the Rear Admiral at the Naval Flag office Ministry of Defence, Government of India in Bombay.
Obeying the higher calling to serve Jesus Christ in 1964, Pastor Simon resigned his Government Job to serve Jesus Christ in the Northern Parts of India. He studied under the tutelage of Late Pastor Kurien Thomas at Central India Bible College, Itarsi, MP. After the completion of Bible College Training, in 1967 Pastor Simon went on to establish churches in Ratlam, Betul, Shahpur, Hosangabad , Sarani Goda Dongri and Ahmedabad. At Ratlam Railway Station, he stayed under the open skies surviving on just water seeking and praying: God Where do I go from here? On the seventh day, God spoke to him to share the message of Jesus Christ to the tribal brothers and sisters in the Central India living in the mountainous regions. While serving there, he met face to face with a mountain lion and bear, but, God miraculously protected him. He went through hard times, hunger, pain, and persecutions. Inspite of all the adversities he continued undauntedly serving God and serving people.
On a furlough to his home state of Kerala, God beautifully arranged his marriage with Ms. Kunjamma David, (daughter of Late Mr. & Mrs. K.P. Devassey), who had a call to serve God in the Northern Parts of India. They got married on February 22, 1968 and moved to Gujarat to serve Lord Jesus Christ. They were blessed with a baby girl Hannah on January 7, 1969 who went home to be with the Lord in the same year July 1969.
From Ahmedabad, he moved to United States of America in 1970 where he completed his Theological Education at Florida Bible College and Tennessee Temple Seminary and University under the feet of great men of God Dr Mark Cambron and Dr. Lee Roberson. He came back to India in 1974 to continue the entrusted work of Serving Jesus Christ and the People of India. Despite offers of pastoring a large pastorate and teaching positions in the United States, he chose to serve Jesus Christ in India making New Delhi his home.
In Delhi the earlier years were spent ministering at the Pentecostal Church of God, Green Park from 1974 -1983 along with Pastor M.K. Chacko. In 1983 he founded New Testament Church Mission and continued to be the Senior Pastor and President of the organization until his death. He loved the church members of New Testament Church Mission, would always be there for them, cried with them, laughed with them and admonished if they would go wrong, speaking the truth in love.
Pastor Simon was passionate in teaching the Word of God to all those who loved to learn; he was always referred as a Well Trusted Authority of Bible and Theology. A Great Theologian, he founded three Bible Colleges and taught more than ten thousand Students of the Bible. He was often reckoned as the Pastor of Pastors and Teacher of Teachers.
Pastor Simon was an approachable encouraging servant of God. He helped everybody and anybody in need. He was generous and gave with a cheerful heart. He was man of great principles following Christ centered leadership of serving others first, man of Great Faith, never wavering from the course of His High Calling, and never compromising on God's Word.
Pastor Simon loved India and the people of India. He was a very patriotic man devoted to his country India. Being born when India was not free, he was excited to see the freedom of India. He used to love the Armed Forces and respected the service of men who protected the land of India. Taking the children to watch the Armed Forces retreat from the Republic Day celebrations was one of his pastimes. He played badminton and carom board with his children. He prayed for India and the people of India. He fought for justice where tyranny was rampant. He used to express his thoughts and opinions in various newspapers expressing his concern over rampant problems. He loved the City of Delhi dearly and always said to his friends and families that Delhi will be the final resting place of his mortal remains. He loved humor and always had a witty thought. He always used his presence of mind to handle adverse situations effectively. He was tactful in solving conflicts and establishing peace. He loved Hindi, English, Urdu and Malayalam literature. His oratorical skills and command on all these languages had always a great impact and transformation on the listeners.
The purpose of Pastor Simon's life was to share with everyone about Lord Jesus Christ who has promised eternal life for all those who believe on Him. "For GOD so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son Jesus Christ that whosoever believeth on Him should not perish but have eternal life."
He is survived by his dear wife of 41 Years Mrs. Kunjamma Simon; three sons: Pastor Mathew Simon, David Simon, and Abraham Simon; daughters-in-law: Shyni, Kimberly, and Daisy; grand children: Priscilla, Jonathan, Elijah, Hannah and Joshua.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
FBCAA Radio on the Air
On January 8th 2009 the Florida Bible College Alumni Association went on the Air, well on the internet. After purchasing a new computer system and software the FBCAA is now broadcasting on it's new internet radio station.
The Radio station uses a music licensing service to keep track of all the licensing issues with the music played on the radio station.
The radio station features FBC groups and singers such as Eternity, The Sound of Truth, His Ambassadors, The Internationals, The Spokesmen, Malachi, and many more FBC favorites.
Also broacast are sermons from Dr. Mark Cambron, Lee Stanford, Yankee Arnold and others. We are in the process of obtaining new and current content from FBC Alumni and other sources. We will soon have Rev. Stan Ponz of Make It Clear Ministries providing a weekly 10 minute presentation.
Be sure to tune in. Click Here to Listen.
If you would like to help support the cost of this ministry please go to www.floridabiblecollege.com and click on the "Donate to the FBCAA Radio Fund" button on the left side of the web page.
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